LABOUR & IMMIGRATION
Bermuda Tourism Authority: Labour dispute could impact tourism
Bill Hanbury: In the last few days, Bermuda's labour unrest has been seen in the world’s media. We have already had emails from potential investors expressing concern.
Union boss: 'This is an eye-opener for the country' (Update 3)
BIU members are to return to work, BIU president Chris Furbert announced on Thursday. Senator Michael Fahy thanked those who helped bring the matter to a conclusion.
PLP urges quick resolution to labour dispute
Walter Roban: Like many Bermudians, the Progressive Labour Party is disappointed that the dispute at the Fairmont Hamilton could not be resolved in a more amicable manner.
No bus or ferry service on Thursday (Update 4)
An island-wide stoppage was called as the Fairmont Hamilton Princess row escalates and there will be no bus or ferry service on Thursday.
All BIU members called off the job as hotel row escalates
The Bermuda Industrial Union and Hamilton Princess dispute escalated on Wednesday as BIU called on all its members to walk out in solidarity with redundant hotel workers.
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Is the Civil Service set for change at the top?
A shuffle of the civil service's top brass could be in the offing, the Bermuda Sun understands, but Government sources remain tight-lipped over what changes could be in the pipeline.
Hotel workers to stay off the job
Unionized workers at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess are expected to be off the job on Wednesday at the hotel and workers from the Fairmont Southampton could join them.
PLP: Urgent action needed on ‘abuse of domestic workers’
The PLP is calling for Government to take urgent action on the issue of abusive conditions for domestic workers.
BIU workers protest at Princess hotel (Update)
Unionized workers were seen heading away from the Hamilton Princess on Tuesday morning, and BIU president Chris Furbert criticised recent redundancies at the hotel.
Construction employment firm launched
Greymane Contracting owner Alex Decouto has started Workforce Bermuda, which specializes in finding construction workers for companies.
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PLP: OBA should use our Jobs Plan
The OBA should implement the PLP's Jobs Plan from the Reply to the Throne Speech, Shadow Home Affairs Minister Walter Roban said on Thursday.
Jobs available in new Hamilton Tour Guide program
Jobs are available for tour guides in the City of Hamilton, it was announced on Thursday.
Marc Bean: My betting shop will create 25 new jobs
Opposition Leader Marc Bean says his newest business venture, betting shop Paradise Games, will bring 25 jobs to Court Street in North Hamilton.
Hamilton Fairmont GM being transferred
It was revealed on Monday that Len Czarnecki, the general manager at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess is being transferred to another Fairmont hotel.
BIU: Hamilton Princess layoffs are irresponsible (Update)
Bermuda Industrial Union president Chris Furbert claims redundancies at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess go against a collective bargaining agreement signed by both parties.
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